Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 13 Assassination
When Zhu Ju arrived, Yan Jingfu was having a pleasant conversation with a burly old man.

Shenhu!

The owner of the Tiger Martial Arts School.

"Feel sorry!"

Zhu Ju bowed and apologized:

"Something delayed me, Zhu is late."

"Haha..." Shen Hu was already over fifty, but he didn't look the least bit old. He greeted them with a big laugh.

"You're too polite, Brother Zhu. We came in a hurry and failed to inform you in advance."

"sit!"

"Sit down quickly!"

"Mr. Zhu." Yan Jingfu stood up and introduced:

"Master Shen started practicing martial arts at the age of seven, and before he was thirty, he had already advanced to the Body Tempering Stage. In the past ten years, he has been unrivaled throughout Yuecheng. We martial artists all admire him."

"Long admire!"

"Master Yan, you are too kind!"

In addition to Yan Jingfu and Shen Hu, there was another person in the field.

"This is Brother Han Kehan ​​from the Menghu Martial Arts School. He has been escorting for many years and his hidden weapon skills are unparalleled in Yuecheng."

"Master Yan, you are too polite."

The reputation of the Menghu Martial Arts School today is entirely due to the efforts of the two brothers, Shen Hu and Han Ke, one a literary master and the other a martial artist.

Shen Hu is strong in martial arts, while Han Ke is good at management.

On the martial arts street, the Tiger Martial Arts School has the most disciples, and it also runs escort and transportation businesses, and its momentum is booming.

"I was forced to do so."

A few people sat down, and Han Ke sighed:
"There are too many disciples in the martial arts school, all of whom want to find a way out here. In addition, the world is in chaos nowadays, and merchants need escorts to transport their goods, so I took advantage of the situation and started the escort business."

"These are all very risky businesses. They are nothing compared to the two of you who can easily make money."

"You can't say that." Yan Jingfu shook his head seriously.

"The Menghu Martial Arts School supports so many people. It can be said that it has accumulated virtue and done good deeds. Everyone in Yuecheng knows it."

The compliment made Shen Hu and Han Ke smile even more.

"I heard that Mr. Zhu wants to open a cloth shop?"

"Yes."

Zhu Ju nodded.

There is only one word difference between a cloth shop and a cloth store, but there is a world of difference between them.

A cloth shop simply sells cloth, and refers to a business with a single storefront and a single family.

A cloth shop is a collection of weaving, dyeing, cutting, embroidery and other businesses, and it is a business.

There is only one industry in Yuecheng that can gather so many businesses.

Fish line!

Because it is close to the sea, shipbuilding, fishing, pickling, and selling are all concentrated near the dock, which is called Beicheng Fishing Shop. It is also the base of the Cao Gang and no one else is allowed to get involved.

"It's not easy."

Han Ke stroked his beard lightly, his eyes flickering:
"With the reputation of Wancai Cloth Shop, it will naturally attract a large number of weaving factories, garment manufacturers, and cloth merchants, but it is not easy to establish a cloth business."

"Everything depends on human effort." Zhu Ju smiled.

"Besides, it's still early days. I just have this plan. I wonder if you two are interested?"

"Of course I'm interested." Shen Hu laughed.
"But if you want to start a cloth business, you not only need a place, but also the government's permission."

"this point……"

"The Zhao and Wu families have better solutions. They should have contacted Brother Zhu, right?"

Zhu Ju rubbed his brows.

"Yes."

He sighed softly:
"Zhu doesn't really like the behavior of aristocratic families."

"They have always done things this way." Shen Hu narrowed his eyes slightly and nodded in agreement.

"Either they overpower you or they overpower them. They never sit down and discuss things peacefully."

"So..." Zhu Ju said:
"I would rather cooperate with Master Shen."

background?

Anyone who can become big and strong in a place like Yuecheng needs some connections, and the Menghu Martial Arts School is no exception.

"Haha..." Shen Hu laughed:
"Brother Zhu is open-minded!"

"The new prefect, Lord Fang, had some connection with the Menghu Martial Arts School in his early years, so he might not be unable to bring it up."

"I'm afraid someone will interfere!"

He looked at Zhu Ju with deep eyes.

"Not afraid!"

Zhu Ju's expression remained unchanged:

"When an enemy comes, I will fight him; when water comes, I will block it with earth. I am also a warrior. It is not in my nature to give in easily."

"Speaking of which..."

"I've heard of Master Shen's great name for a long time. I can't miss the opportunity to ask for advice when I see him today."

"Okay, okay." Shen Hu became more interested when talking about martial arts. If the place wasn't so small, he would even practice a few on the spot.

He is actually a martial arts fanatic.

This is also normal.

The progress of Qi and blood martial arts is slow, and the skills of martial arts schools are not up to standard. Even after practicing for more than ten or twenty years, there may not be much change.

Without extraordinary talent or a passion for martial arts, it would be difficult to achieve anything.

Shen Hu belongs to the latter.

The skills passed down by the Menghu Martial Arts School are not much stronger than those of the Yan's Boxing School. It is easy to imagine how difficult it is to become the best master in Yuecheng by relying on the martial arts school's inheritance.

"Master Shen."

Zhu Jushi asked:

"I heard that there are different methods for tempering the body. I wonder if it's true or not?"

"It's true." When Shen Hu mentioned this, the excitement on his face dimmed and he sighed.
"Unfortunately, these methods are too rare, and are mostly passed down in secret by major sects, making it difficult for us to see them."

"otherwise……"

"Shen may not be able to go further!"

With a look of regret on his face, he patted the table, picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank several glasses before stopping.

"No idea at all?" Zhu Ju frowned.
"Is there no rumor among the people?"

"Body tempering martial artists are rare, and most of these methods are kept secret and have never been heard of spreading outside." Shen Hu shook his head. He had been tempering his body for more than 20 years, so how could he not have thought of a way?
"The truly top-notch inheritance is found in several major martial arts sacred places and the imperial court. It cannot be passed on unless one has been trained since childhood."

"Oh!"

"There is a legacy in the city. Although it is not as good as the Golden Wheel Temple and the Five Elements Sect, it should be pretty good."

"Where?" Zhu Ju's eyes lit up.

"Wu family." Shen Hu said:

"The Wu family's ancestors were prominent figures among the Nine Ministers, and they even produced a great general, so there is a family tradition."

Wu family?

Zhu Ju frowned.

The Wu family has declined compared to earlier years, but it still has a deep foundation, and there are still several members of the family serving as officials in the court.

To offend the Wu family means facing retaliation from the imperial court.

"Can you..."

"Forget it!"

Shen Hu of course knew what Zhu Ju was thinking and shook his head.

"I once went to ask for the inheritance, but the Wu family refused to give in, no matter how much money I offered." "Brother Zhu, there is some hope. At your age, marrying into the Wu family might give you a chance in ten or twenty years."

"Ha ha……"

After saying this, he burst into laughter.

Zhu Ju sighed softly.

By the time the banquet was over, it was already dark.

Shen Hu walked out of the restaurant burping. Seeing Zhu Ju about to get on the carriage, he stepped forward and said:

"It's late at night, take care on your journey, Brother Zhu."

Ok?
Zhu Ju's eyes moved slightly, he looked at Shen Hu, and then nodded slightly.

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"Crunch... crunch..."

The wheels turned, pressing the compacted ground and moving forward slowly.

It was night, the sea breeze was blowing, Yan Xiuxin was driving the car, and Yan Jingfu and Lan Qisheng were following on horseback.

The distance from the restaurant to the martial arts hall is not far, and they are both on the main street, so generally there will be no danger.

But unexpectedly,
Always unexpected.

"Om..."

A sound similar to the vibration of a bowstring was heard, and a black light flashed through the darkness and shot towards the carriage.

"careful!"

"Xiu Xin, get out of the way!"

"Peng!"

Yan Xiuxin subconsciously turned her head and saw a powerful crossbow as thick as her arm brushing against her cheek and penetrating into the carriage behind her.

A huge force exploded, and the solid wooden carriage shattered on the spot.

"Mr. Zhu!"

Several people exclaimed subconsciously, and only breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the situation clearly.

Zhu Ju stood at the edge of the carriage, frowning as he looked at the powerful crossbow with a long spear beside him, his face gloomy and ashen.

Powerful crossbow!

And it’s a powerful crossbow used to defend the city!
If something like this hit his body, even with his physical condition, he would be seriously injured on the spot if not killed.

"go!"

"Don't go to the main road, go to the side road."

Although the city defense crossbow is powerful, it is difficult to fire quickly and continuously, and can only find targets at high places. Once blocked by a wall, it becomes useless.

"drive!"

Yan Xiuxin quickly came to her senses, pulled the reins hard, and the horse neighed and pulled the two of them towards a narrow path.

"careful!"

"There's someone over there!"

Lan Qisheng rode his horse to catch up, drew out his long sword halfway, and met the people rushing out of the darkness.

"Who are you?"

Yan Jingfu was sober now and shouted loudly:
"How dare you kill someone in the city? Do you still have any respect for the law?"

"Humph!"

Someone snorted coldly in the darkness:
"A business worth at least tens of thousands of taels of silver a year, how could a few of your little martial arts schools possibly handle it?"

"Greed is insatiable, and you can't blame others for your own death."

"on!"

"Shh!"

Dozens of cold rays crossed in the sky, and darts, swung arrows, plum blossom needles, iron mandarin ducks and other hidden weapons attacked.

"careful!"

"Xu..."

"Pfft!"

In an instant, the carriage and horses overturned. Although several people avoided the incoming hidden weapons, they were forced off their horses and were surrounded.

Yan Jingfu took a quick look and his heart sank.

There were seven men in black in total, and they were all martial artists.

"Xiu Xin."

He shouted in a low voice:
"Take Master Zhu away quickly."

As he spoke, he wiped his hand across his waist, and a soft sword came out. He leaped up and rushed towards the few people.

Iron wire sword technique!

The Yan family has inherited martial arts, including not only the Iron Wire Fist used to teach disciples and open a martial arts school, but also sword techniques that are forbidden to be passed on to outsiders.

The soft sword can be hard or soft, similar to the iron wire fist, but with the advantage of the weapon, its lethality is greatly increased.

"Humph!"

One of the seven men came forward with two short knives in his hands. The blades flashed brightly and he chopped more than ten times in a breath.

"Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding..."

The swords collided and sparks flew.

Yan Jingfu's face changed drastically.

He had already used all his best skills, but he couldn't even defeat one of the seven people, and was even slightly at a disadvantage.

"what!"

Lan Qisheng followed closely behind and also fought with someone. His sword skills were very powerful and he seemed to have the upper hand.

but……

There were only two of them, and the others had not yet taken action, but instead they calmly blocked the retreat of several people.

"Mr. Zhu, it's important for people to know their own limitations. If you can't eat something, you should just put it down."

Among the men in black, one approached with a spear in hand:

"If you don't eat the toast, you will be punished with alcohol!"

"Have you ever come to me to discuss business?" Zhu Ju glanced at the few people and said slowly:
"I'm so sorry, there have been so many people looking for me these past few days. Can you give me a hint?"

"No need." The other party shook his head:
"I gave you a chance, but you didn't take it. We're here just to send you off."

"Om..."

He shook his wrist, a cold light flashed, and the tip of the gun instantly crossed several meters and headed straight for Zhu Ju's face.

"careful!"

Yan Xiuxin exclaimed and subconsciously swung her sword to intercept.

"Ding……"

The opponent's spear just shook, and the soft sword in her hand flew out, and the whole person staggered backward.

So strong!

This man is much better than Daddy.

Sweeping Yan Xiuxin away was like sweeping away a mosquito for the man in black, and he swung his spear and stabbed again.

The tip of the gun trembled slightly, blocking any movement of Zhu Ju. The killing move hidden in it went straight to his heart.

avoid?

Hard!

That being the case...

Zhu Ju narrowed his eyes slightly, and the condensed energy and blood in his body surged, and a strong force quietly burst out from deep within his skin, flesh, tendons and bones.

Then don’t avoid it!

"when……"

The tip of the gun hit the center of the mouth and then stopped abruptly.

(End of this chapter)